Mykita was founded in Berlin in 2003.
The company developed a reputation for combining minimalist industrial design with lightweight construction. Its name came from the first location of the business, a former kindergarten in Berlin; “Kita” is a German term commonly used for a daycare or kindergarten.
Mykita is especially associated with screwless frame construction and stainless-steel designs. The company has also worked with designers and fashion brands, helping place German engineering and contemporary eyewear design in the same conversation.
Mykita and ic! berlin are often confused because both are German brands known for distinctive lightweight metal frames. They are separate companies, founded in different years and with different construction systems and brand identities.